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Directorate Project Officer CD450
Full-Time Temporary: Fixed Term to May 2023
Salary Range: $85,928.29 to $91,465.86 pro-rata per annum
Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Reference Number: 13905
Close Date: Monday 4 April 2022
Primary Objective of the position:
- Lead emerging and directorate projects, including cross organisation project and business improvement opportunities.
- Advise Director Planning, Growth and Sustainability in directorate business improvement initiatives that support improved service delivery.
- Contribute to design, production and review of business systems and documents and provide guidance on business improvement issues.
- Review, formulate and draft comprehensive procedures in relation to all aspects of business undertaken in relation to individual work units within the Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate.
- Coordination and facilitation of business systems across the Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate in relation to CRM management.
- Provide high-level advice on major business issues and projects, including the strategic identification of proactive ways to improve business operations within the directorate.
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in Business Systems and Administration within Local Government.
- Class C driver’s licence.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in business administration field, particularly in relation to Local Government.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Commonwealth, State and Local legislation.
- High level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to set and meet timelines as set by Legislation, Council Local Laws and Policies.
- Demonstrated high level of computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively liaise with other government departments, consultants, legal advisers, internal departments and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated level of organisational skills with an ability to work at a high level of independence with minimum support and supervision.
For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please ensure you obtain a copy of the information kit and how to apply by scrolling to the Position Description area, then clicking on "Open" to download the attachment.
How to Apply:
Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:
- Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
- Copy of your Resume.
Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.
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Pre-Employment Assessment:
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following assessments/checks:
- Pre‑employment medical assessment, which will include a functional capacity and a drug and alcohol test
- National Police/Criminal History Check
- Practical Assessment
- Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
- Computer Skills Assessment
- Qualification/Licence Verification
- Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Directorship Check
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Employment Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:
- Permanent resident of Australia
- Australian Citizen
- New Zealand Citizen
- Entitlement to Work Visa
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We offer the following benefits:
- 19-day month
- Up to 5 weeks’ annual leave
- 12% contribution to superannuation
- Annual leave loading
- Subsidised Corporate Uniform
- Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym/swimming pool)
- On-going opportunities for learning and professional development relevant to the position
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